All The World's Roses: The Wonderful Romantic History Of Each And Every International Rose
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Sean McCann
Binding: Hardback
Published: Leslie Frewin, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Wear, faded spine, and some minor rips to DJ. Tanning to interior of DJ, white board and top of block. Pages in good condition.
All The World's Roses presents a comprehensive botanical and cultural history of the world's most beloved flower. This engaging volume chronicles the origins, development, and global spread of countless rose varieties, illustrating their enduring impact on human art, literature, and symbolism. McCann uncovers the fascinating stories behind each bloom, from ancient gardens to modern hybrids, revealing the deep romantic and historical connections that have shaped our perception of the rose. The narrative details the intricate lineage of these exquisite plants, offering a captivating journey through centuries of horticultural passion and aesthetic appreciation.
Author: Sean McCann
Binding: Hardback
Published: Leslie Frewin, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Wear, faded spine, and some minor rips to DJ. Tanning to interior of DJ, white board and top of block. Pages in good condition.
All The World's Roses presents a comprehensive botanical and cultural history of the world's most beloved flower. This engaging volume chronicles the origins, development, and global spread of countless rose varieties, illustrating their enduring impact on human art, literature, and symbolism. McCann uncovers the fascinating stories behind each bloom, from ancient gardens to modern hybrids, revealing the deep romantic and historical connections that have shaped our perception of the rose. The narrative details the intricate lineage of these exquisite plants, offering a captivating journey through centuries of horticultural passion and aesthetic appreciation.